Posts Tagged ‘PB&J’

This past weekend, Matt’s family threw me a beautiful Bridal Shower, co-hosted by his mom and sister. Aunts, cousins, and dear friends gathered for delicious food, warm hospitality, and quality family time. Everyone’s gift-giving generosity was positively amazing, and I am grateful for the abundant blessings of such supportive community.

Mom and little M. helping with the gifts

The biggest hit of the party, though, was an awesome cake that Elizabeth baked for us, in the shape of a Peanutbutter & Jelly sandwich! The meanings behind the cake were layered — first, it was a nudge and a wink at Matt, who is a picky eater with, shall we say, an unsophisticated palate. One of his lifetime favorite foods is PB & J.

E. and the PB&J Masterpiece

More poignant, though, was Elizabeth’s re-telling of the metaphor she had heard about marriage being like a peanutbutter & jelly sandwich. A priest had once told her that if a marriage relationship was like peanutbutter & jelly (assuming Matt is the PB and I’m the J), the bread that holds the sandwich together and makes it whole is the Bread of God — Jesus Christ. In a sacramental marriage, Jesus is an important third party included in the relationship… if the Bread (of God) is left out of the recipe, all you are left with is a gooey, sticky, mess. If that ain’t the truth!

practicing for cake-cutting on the big day!

The whole shower was a cheerful testament to the love and support that surround Matt and I as we prepare for our future… but no one will soon forget the delicious lesson in the Peanutbutter & Jelly Sandwich cake! Thanks, future sister-in-law!